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Introduction

Effective content management is essential for maintaining an organized and up-to-date catalog in the Publica.la store. Our platform offers a comprehensive set of features designed to help you manage your digital and physical publications efficiently. This document outlines the key management features available and how to use them to optimize your content strategy.

Store administrators can manage the store content through the Inventory section in the control panel. The interface provides a comprehensive view of all existing publications and allows for creation of new ones.

Updating Content

Keeping publication metadata current ensures accurate information for your readers and improves discoverability.

Individual Updates​

For targeted changes to specific publications:

  1. Navigate to the publication in your dashboard
  2. Select "Edit" to modify metadata
  3. Make your changes
  4. Save the updated information

This is the only method that allows you to modify publication covers. For physical books, you can also update stock availability by toggling the availability button on or off.

Bulk Updates​

Administrators can also update the metadata of multiple publications at once through 3 different methods:

  • Excel Import: Upload an Excel file with the updated metadata.
  • API Updates: Use our API with the appropriate endpoint to programmatically update metadata
  • ONIX Updates: Use ONIX files to update publication information in bulk

Content Organization

Organizing your content effectively helps readers discover relevant publications and enhances the browsing experience.

Collections & Keywords​

Collections allow administrators to create custom segments for their publications. When creating or editing a publication, you can select one or more collections to which the publication will be added.

Keywords allow administrators to add relevant words to publications to help with search and discovery.

Collections are ideal for:

  • Featuring publications on your store's shelves
  • Creating curated reading lists
  • Developing subscription plans

Taxonomies​

Taxonomies allow administrators to add additional metadata to publications.

Content Linking​

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Available when the Feature Flag: Publications Groups is enabled

Link related publications to display them as a unit:

  1. Select the publications you want to link
  2. Use the "Link Publications" feature
  3. Define the relationship between the publications

This feature is particularly useful for:

  • Combining multiple digital versions of the same title
  • Connecting digital and physical versions of a publication

Content Visibility and Availability

Control when and where your publications are available to readers.

Launch Scheduling​

Plan your publication releases in advance. If the date is in the future, the publication won't be visible to users until that date. The system will automatically make the content available on the scheduled date

Sales Withdrawal​

Remove publications from display without deleting them. The publication will no longer appear in the store but remains in the inventory.

Geographic Restrictions​

Manage content availability by region. This feature is essential for managing territorial rights and distribution agreements.

Marketplace Availability​

Make your publications available in the Marketplace so that other stores can sell them.

Enhanced Content Features

Add value to your publications with these enhancement features.

Private Material​

Administrators can add exclusive content to publications:

This feature is ideal for including:

  • Teaching guides
  • Worksheets
  • Additional resources
  • Bonus content

Smart Zoom​

Improve the reading experience on all devices by adding adaptative HTML to the publications. (Only available for PDFs publications)

Content Sharing and Promotion

Expand your reach with these sharing and promotional features.

Sample Reading/Listening​

Allow potential customers to preview content before purchasing

Sharing Options

Store owners can share publications with their audience by copying the Reader URL, the Publication Page URL or generating a QR Code.

Gift Content​

Enable users to purchase publications as gifts

Free Content​

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Available when the Feature Flag: Free Publications Limit is enabled and has a value greater than 1 or 0 (unlimited)

Offer select publications at no cost. The system will mark the content as free, and users can access it without payment.

Best Practices for Content Management

  • Regular Audits: Schedule regular reviews of your catalog to ensure all information is current
  • Consistent Metadata: Maintain consistent formatting and style in your metadata
  • Strategic Collections: Create collections that align with reader interests and search patterns
  • Seasonal Updates: Refresh featured content based on seasons, holidays, or current events
  • Feedback Integration: Use reader feedback to improve content organization and presentation

By leveraging these content management features, you can create a dynamic, well-organized catalog that enhances the reader experience and maximizes the value of your publications.

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